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Thursday, January 2, 2014

New Year, New Fabric, Better Wardrobe

I couldn't resist the Denver Fabrics New Year's Sale y'all.  Especially after scrolling through Sharon's blog and being inspired by all the pretty ITY prints she was using.
Here is what I bought and what I plan to use it for.

Vogue 1315 in a green splatter ITY knit


Another (info on the first one below) Hemlock Tee in pink splatter ITY knit.


Vogue 1378 pants in brown ponte


McCalls 6841View A or B in aqua/pink chevron ITY knit


I tried something back in September when I broke my fabric ban for a second to grab two knits I loved.  Instead of just buying them to put in my stash until I was inspired to pair them with a pattern, I felt obligated to make a case for buying them, so I paired them with a pattern idea when I bought them.  I decided the feathers would be a Grainline Scout and the Chevron would become a dress similar to a ModCloth one I loved.
I didn't make a Scout, but I did make a Hemlock Tee and it's quickly becoming a favorite in my wardrobe.

I still need to find a pattern for the Chevron fabric.  Unfortulately, I don't think I have enought chevron to make a circle skirt like the inspiration dress.  I could do McCall's 6754 and come sorta close. But I'm thinking maybe Vogue 1224, which is totally different, I know, but it's one I already own.
I have these too that were never paired with anything last year...

I should proabably make it my mission to find a match and sew it up soon before the new fabric excitement wears off, and before my next package of fabric comes.


2 comments:

  1. So much beauty I don't know where to begin. I'm drooling over your fabric choices. Definitely match 'em and sew 'em while you're still inspired! Love your Hemlock.
    Happy 2014!
    Shelley

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    1. Go get you some of those fabrics for yourself, girl! Thanks for the encouragement and drool. haha

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